Applegarth Building

     In this mini assignment, the stairs in the applegarth building proved to be a favourite feature to photograph. It is easy to see why as the different shapes, angles and textures of the stairs proved to make for extremely interesting photographs. The far top photo is a profile shot of the main stairs in the building, I took this particular image to mostly showcase an interesting angle and picture the steps make when on a slant. I am not overly fond of the particular image as some aspects are dull but the image works for the purpose (angle) I wanted. However, the left photo and the one directly above this text are images taken of the same staircase just from different viewpoints. I love these images as they really showcase the structure of the stairs and how they form. On the left we can clearly see how the steps wind round in a spiral, the viewer's eye immediately follows the path and is left to question where the steps go next as the image is cut off before reaching the top. The lines are very interesting as there is straight vertical and horizontal lines, whilst also have curved lines.I also really like the depth that this image has. In the foreground we can see a railing that dominates the bottom, right corner and in the background we can see the same railing traveling up the paths of the staircase, giving the image a quality 3D form. The right image is a aerial shot of the stairs in which we have a clear view of the steps from above. In this image the curved structure is highlighted once more in another appealing visual.

I really love this image as it presents lighting in a perfect example. The way that the light from outside casts the window panes in shadows creates a very interesting image. The lines are very prominent due to the shade they have been cast in, they create a heavy force bringing the viewer's eye to the bottom. Whilst the sunny background is much lighter and freeing for the eye, it is bound by the harsh lines of the windowpanes.

This photo is taken from a perspective view from a window in the applegarth building. I like this photo as the top features the clear blue sky which melts into the lush greenery but then the image suddenly gets very heavy as the harsh buildings bring the viewers eye down as it creates the strong and heavy presence. I also really like the lines created by the tiles on top of the buildings and how they seem to lead the viewer's eye towards the brighter top of the image.

This photo was taken from a low angle that I think creates a clever contrast between the modern man made building and the thin tree standing proudly beside it. Lines are a heavy feature in this image also, this coupled with the use of rule of thirds create an appealing image with plenty of detail to keep the photo interesting.

This photo incorporates the rule of thirds very well. Take from a high angle focusing downwards, I manged to capture a very interesting view of the balcony and windows on a slanted angle. The white spotlights take dominance in the left hand side of the photo and they also create a interesting line due to the repetitive position they hang in. The large, black window panes also create vertical lines leading to the top of the photo, this creates a contrast between the ore subtle lines in the flooring. Both of these sets of lines meet in the top right corner creating another position of the rule of thirds going on in this photograph. I am pleased with this particular photo as I had not realized these interesting effects were going on before I took the picture.

This photo I took in order to caption the texture of the carpet, which I feel has worked well. The contrast between the textured carpet and the smooth metal surface adjacent to it is very detailed and the viewer can imagine perfectly how both of these surfaces would feel to the touch. 

I took this photo from a low angle as I felt the hanging lamp shades had potential to create an interesting viewpoint. I am pleased with the results and the fact that this image uses the rule of thirds, as there is no direct center focus in the image. The positioning and size of the different lamp shades is random and create an interesting, visually appeasing affect. The paths of which the lamp shades hang down are also cleverly used and they highlight the depth of this photograph. The shadowing on the inside of the lamp shades and in the background were unintentionally captured, but I am glad they are present as they enhance the photo.

I took this photo as I personally felt it would create an interesting image with the use of the different size and colour of yarns. The lines stretch from left to right of the photo, they seemingly do no stop and so this creates a pleasing illusion to the viewer, they are led back and forth across the image having time to absorb all of the finer details.